nachtblind
night-blind
English translations
- 01
night blindness
- 02
nyctalopia
Word details
- German meaning
- Nachtblind bedeutet, dass man bei schwachem Licht oder in der Dunkelheit schlecht sieht.
- English meaning
- Night-blind
- Synonym
- hemeralop
- German example
- Viele nachtblinde Menschen haben Probleme beim Autofahren in der Nacht.
- English example
- Many night-blind people have trouble driving at night.
Related words
- Nachtblindheit
Night blindness is a visual impairment where one sees poorly in the dark or in low light.
Example sentences with “nachtblind”
Ich fahre ungern bei Dunkelheit, da ich etwas nachtblind bin. (I don't like driving in the dark because I am somewhat night-blind.)
Frequently asked questions
What does the prefix 'nacht-' imply?
It refers to 'night'. When attached to 'blind', it creates a compound adjective describing a specific medical condition.